James Yagi
Acting Born Feb 21, 1923 Santa Clara, California, USA 12 credits
Biography
James Yagi works in acting. Born February 21, 1923 in Santa Clara, California, USA. Archytele tracks 12 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Phantasmatapes
Venus Flytrap
The Outer LimitsKing Kong vs. GodzillaThe Ugly American
The Manchurian Candidate
Bridge to the Sun
Hong KongThe Gallant Hours
The Twilight ZoneGigantis, the Fire Monster
Rodan! The Flying Monster
Full Filmography
12 titles- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Japanese Police Captain
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Li Kwan
- The Manchurian Candidate (1962) as Chinese Officer (uncredited)
- Hong Kong (1960) as Li Sung
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) as Yutaka Omura
- The Gallant Hours (1960) as Rear Admiral Jiro Kobe
- The Ugly American (1963)
- Venus Flytrap (1967) as Dr. Paul Nakamura
- Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1959) as Osaka SDF Captain (voice) (uncredited)
- Bridge to the Sun (1961) as Hara
- Rodan! The Flying Monster (1957) as Osaki / Professor Minami / hotel manager / farmer (voice)
- Phantasmatapes (2025) as Dr. Paul Nakamura (archive footage)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Yagi best known for?
James Yagi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Twilight Zone (1959), The Outer Limits (1963), The Manchurian Candidate (1962), Open Season (2006).
When and where was James Yagi born?
James Yagi was born on February 21, 1923 in Santa Clara, California, USA.
How many credits does James Yagi have?
James Yagi has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2025.
James Yagi by the numbers
12credits
9films
3TV series
1957–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Japanese Police Captain — aged about 36
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Li Kwan — aged about 40
- The Manchurian Candidate (1962) as Chinese Officer (uncredited) — aged about 39
- The Gallant Hours (1960) as Rear Admiral Jiro Kobe — aged about 37
- The Ugly American (1963) — aged about 40
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) as Yutaka Omura — aged about 40
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